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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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